Mindfulness

A foothold for Rogers's humanistic person-centred approach

Bibliographic Data

ID15346604
AuthorsJulius Jooste (0000-0003-3278-0040, Tshwane University of Technology, corresponding author), Ankebe Kruger (0000-0002-4568-2346, Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa), B J M Steyn (0000-0001-5081-7439, University of Pretoria), David J Edwards (0000-0001-9727-6000, University of Zululand)
Year2015
Volume25
Issue6
Pages554-559
Publication date2015-11-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Psychology in Africa (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1433-0237 • E-ISSN: 1815-5626
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14330237.2015.1124619
OpenAlexW2202230037
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited29

This article probed and contextualised the strong parallels between meditation derived mindfulness and Rogers's humanistic person-centred (PC) approach. This was done through a conceptual and evaluative literature review of the PC framework in relation to definitive descriptions of mindfulness. Elements of mindfulness within the core conditions of PC therapy were explored and verified. Quotations, pragmatic, behavioural descriptions and explications provided evidence of a shared ideology inherent in both concepts via “way of being”. The findings suggested that mindfulness cultivates, harmonises and deepens essential therapist qualities in PC therapy. This review article could supply a rationale for significant inferences in the implementation of meditation-inspired activities in the practical preparation of trainee therapists as well as optimising proficiency and refinement in professional practice

Humanism · Humanistic psychology · Meditation · Mindfulness · Parallels · Person-centered therapy · Psychotherapist · Child Therapy and Development · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Psychology · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications

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